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DL54 BWD

2004 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

228,015 mi
Last recorded228,015 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Twingo97,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL54 BWD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 228,015 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 228,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 227,931 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fog lamp wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 227,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 227,627 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged Park brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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DL54 BWD is a 2004 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2004 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 97,144 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL54 BWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DL54 BWD is a 2004 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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